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You have validated the humane response to our fellow man and those of us who wish we could be accepted for our random acts of kindness. Unfortunately there are those people in the world who think the compassion and humane response to fellow man places the compassionate one in a category of nuts or crazy....

Thanks for showing proof that the humane response you showed is beyond compare and fall's in the line of valor!

Too the young man on the bridge. Please remember, that if a stranger cared enough about you to help think about those whom you know who might come to your aide if you shared your pain with them. So many people in pain do not reach out.........and do not realize how many people love them. When you are dead you never find out......SO REACH OUT TO FRIENDS, LOVED ONES, and PLACES LIKE ST. JOES's.

Well, I'm going to look at my last E.O.B. to see if they are showing the deductible declining or not. We've used the doctors offices and labs quite a bit this year and now that I think about it, it isn't saying "$50 of your deductible having been met" as an example.

I HOPE THE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE undertakes a thorough investigation and requires Excellus to fully review ALL CUSTOMERS (patients; doctors, etc.) and refund. THE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE HAD BETTER PLACE A HUGE FINE ON EXCELLUS AS WELL.

I am a homemaker so I have time to analyze the bills....I catch all kinds of mistakes, but admit I missed this one. My point: EMPLOYED PEOPLE ARE WORKING.....MAKE EXCELLUS DO THE WORK AND ATTORNEY GENERAL, WE PAY TAXES YOU FIX IT!

Well stated Maggie. So often we make these assumptions in another culture. When I first met our Italian guests thru our Sister Cities Program I thought they were quite sexual in gestures; language and were always touching. One in particular referred to his colleague as his "American wife", come to find out it was an attempt to refer to her as a childhood friend. Oh.....and most all of the males and most all of the females are equally affection to both genders. Displacing this person in American culture made him look chauvinistic.

The Bernie Fine "sexual abuse model" is reminiscent of Watkins Glen School District modified basketball coach "sexual abuse model" of GARY SERLO. Those of us who worked with him had no reason to suspect him........ and look at the horrific abuse he was responsible for!!

Abusers meld into society.......Unless there is evidence linking Boeheim and Syracuse University beyond being Fines boss then they are not guilty of anything.

Whether colleague or superior, if you know of abuse it should be reported to Child Protective Services. In my situation, I was the colleague..... In Boeheim's and Syracuse University as employer they are the superior.....

The Bernie Fine "sexual abuse model" is reminiscent of Watkins Glen School District modified basketball coach "sexual abuse model" of GARY SERLO. Those of us who worked with him had no reason to suspect him........ and look at the horrific abuse he was responsible for!!

I sat one day like Coach Boeheim, believing the person I know/knew could never do this...... Well, if the Gary Serlo experience I had is anything to learn from we can and should cut Boeheim a break.....

BOEHEIM IS NOT THE ABUSER AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ABUSE....... My God, Boeheim has young children, lives across the street from the creep! My guess is Boeheim and his wife are pretty much flipping out and experiencing a "new normal" when thinking of their relationship with Fine over the years.

Abusers meld into society....... the victim advocates who think Boeheim should be fired are jumping to conclusions. Unless there is evidence linking Boeheim beyond being Fines boss then he is not guilty of anything. Whether colleague or superior, if you know of abuse it should be reported to Child Protective Services. In my situation, I was the colleague..... In Boeheim's he is the superior..... If the colleague/superior has no knowledge then you are not culpable.

1. It appears the term partner has become the universal language to some of us as "significant other" who could be male or female.

2. Heterosexuals, bisexuals, homosexuals and transgendered persons can all contract aids. Even children who have no sexual experience.

3. The person has an obligation to inform the partner. He didn't....the partner is now infected. Simple as that. The guys should feel guilt ridden and the partner most likely feels violated beyond measure.

You don't make any sense with your half statement ramblings. All I read in your post is: blame, blame, blame.
Are you suggesting that all educational contracts have been negotiated this way therefore explaining the cost of education IN NYS?

OK....Hold on.... ENOUGH ALREADY! Looks like some of you folks want to throw everyone in education under the bus because of a few people who screw up (and school boards who screw up) you conclude the entire education community of the world is a screw up. How about staying with the known facts and stop throwing every school community under the bus!

I've been watching events unfold via syracuse.com; I am not a resident of JE and all I can say is, WHAT PART OF FUNDAMENTAL COMMON SENSE IS MISSING HERE?This is clearly icing on the cake illustrating the many errors of this school board.......come on now....approve a contract without legal counsel review?

Regarding "after hours habits"......... this just deflects the issue away from legal obligations of this board of education. so what if they are "seen together....etc. etc." GET YOUR CONTRACTS EXECUTED CORRECTLY!

Thanks for the continued entertainment (not really) This place needs to implode and start from scratch.... I do not see JE board, or the JE administrators/teachers/ OR COMMUNITY ever recovering from the lack of common sense.

Oh... I can see it now, lets blame the lack of common sense on the USA educational system at large...that would be a great way for you folks to deny your role in all of this.

Look folks....... it includes payments into their benefits as well as reductions in previously contracted agreements, so yes..... it is a contractual cut. Is it a paycut? Well depends on how much was paid in for benefits etc.

How many of you (non teacher) folks actually took a cut in pay? I'm not talking about layoffs, getting fired, etc. Did you see your salary or hourly wage decrease?

Lets see..... I think there should be an NYS Department of Labor database where I can look up your name and your income!

If I'm not mistaken, Regional Market falls under the supervision/rules of NYS Agriculture and Markets, so all of these issues need to be brought to NYS Ag. and Markets for review.

Regarding insurance: It is customary for insurance to be required whether at a location like Regional Market or a street vendor; community fair and the like. Even community service organizations that want to give out coffee at an arts festival need to have it. It's just a fact of life.

meknow..... tell me more about the volt. does it recharge itself while driving to any extent like the prius, or do they all have to be plugged in and have the battery charged that way? I really am interested in the technology and the best cars on the market. i just don't want to have to plug my car into an electric socket.

How many of you folks listened/watched the Consumer Reports video above the article on Toyota? Consumer Reports did nothing to tout the American VOLT for it's supposed ability to switch to gas when the battery is low" like MEKNOW claims. So what gives? Does the VOLT really have the ability to switch between gas and electric?

For everyone else out there: Entire batteries do not need to be replaced on Prius'. I've owned two and don't hear other owners complaining that they are paying to replace batteries; It's not like they are laptop computer batteries that wear out. There are so many American autos that are unfortunately stuck with needing Japanese/Korean/Chinese auto parts to be constructed. Laker15 I'm with ya 100%%%%%.

Video above article is a great sales pitch for Prius. As a proud Prius owner (2008 and now a 2010) I can tell you that the infinite driving freedom (because it uses some gas) allows me to drive it anywhere. It does pay for itself during times when gas price is high, or when I am traveling many miles. I tend to drive it alot.... at least 30,000 miles each year.

Unfortunately, the US car industry needs to compete by selling a similar auto to the Prius engineering style. Why did we (USA) go for full electric with plug in requirements limiting the driving distance and elevating the demand (and now price) for electricity? Sorry designers, as a consumer it doesn't make any sense to me.

I will remember her as a strong trailblazer during a time in American history where society would not even consider a woman as vp or pres.

Our society has come a long way since her campaign with Mondale. Woman will continue to serve in more and more positions within our government. Thanks to the very credible public servant Geraldine Ferraro!

And yes, Hilary Clinton should have been the democratic nominee and not Barack Obama.